As per the prior conversations I have initiated re: St Emiliion "mustiness"... well...I have to chalk that up to a bad bottleI just opened my SECOND 2005 Dassault St Emilion. It was FANTASTIC. In comparing with a CA cab, I would say, it opened with such an earthiness, some coffee, a TAD, TAD bit of green pepper, and finished nicely, although d...
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A red bold wine need to decent for hours before getting the character of it. Mainly blackcurrant aroma. Medium long palate. Nice to try.
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Wine review
by
tonywcchan

January 2011

Tomorrow is the first Monday of 2011 and my article on Burgundy for France Today is due... I also need to work on a 2009 vintage report for Harpers Wine & Spirit.But allow me just to reflect on a marvelous Chateau Eglise Clinet Pomerol 1989 whose plum and spice richness matched a New Year's Day prime rib of beef perfectly. Or how about a delecta...
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My latest wine adventure and tasting notesHarvey Wine Night Mark IV Friday 19 November at Georges Restaurant in Waymouth Street In AdelaideThe Beginning02 Roederer Cristal ChampagneThe Cristal was somewhat surprising, in pleasant way. It was very clean and crisp and did have an overpowering yeast component. The bead was very fine and the flavo...
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After having interviewed several oenologists as well as ever-optimistic vintners who have wine to sell, it is safe to say that the 2010 vintage may bring forth tannic, bold wines high in alcohol but with good acidity to match. I know, I know - it is so early! But it is interesting to get their reactions. And it will of course be more interesting...
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I've started a new thread since the other is too damn long.Wines I'll be tasting tonight include2007 Jim Barry Cover Drive2004 Penfolds Bin 4072008 Chappellet Mountain Cuvee, would have much rather tried the 2007 again!2006 Ormes de PezI'll be broadcasting on the uStream channelhttp://www.ustream.tv/user/snoothAnd maybe we can work out a better ...
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